Asbestos

What are the dangers of Asbestos?

The dangers of asbestos to our health is a very serious one. Asbestos is the biggest on the job killer of tradespeople in the UK. Every week on average it kills 20 tradesmen, including 4 plumbers, 6 electricians and 8 joiners. Don’t dismiss it as a thing of the past… it’s still a very real and dangerous threat.

“There were 2,595 mesothelioma deaths in 2016 and is
estimated that there were, in addition, a similar number
of deaths due to asbestos-related lung cancer” – HSE

What are the risks?

The inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause cancers such as lung cancer, pleural plaques, mesothelioma and other serious lung diseases such as asbestosis. Which can all have a serious effect on your health.

According to Cancer Research UK there are around 5 times more men than women that contract mesothelioma. This is thought to be because it is often caused by exposure to asbestos at work.

Image courtesy of the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance.

“In the UK, on average each year, half (50%) of the cases were diagnosed in people aged 75 and over.” – Cancer Research UK

Asbestos related diseases are preventable with the correct knowledge, whether you are a home-owner or work in the building industry make sure you know the dangers of asbestos. Book your Asbestos awareness training course today.